Mercedes-Benz E300 years to avoid
More than twice the E300's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mercedes-Benz E300 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes-Benz E300 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes-Benz E300 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine53
- Electrical33
- Fuel system28
- Transmission21
- Steering17
- Driver assistance16
- Body13
- Seat belts9
- Airbags9
- Brakes8
- Wheels6
- Visibility6
Most reported problems on the Mercedes-Benz E300
Mercedes-Benz E300 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 66 | 30 | Seat belts | 6,500 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 70 | 32 | Engine | 18,034 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 18 | 132 | Engine | 32,000 | 16 | 2 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 95 | 1 | Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 24
Mercedes-Benz E300 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz...
- Fuel/propulsion system
- In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the...
- In our continuing efforts to ensure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the...
- Engine
- Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has extended the warranty for the...
- Fuel/propulsion system
- Visibility/wiper
- Engine
Questions about the Mercedes-Benz E300
What years of the Mercedes-Benz E300 should you avoid?
2017. It has more than twice the Mercedes-Benz E300's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2017 alone has 132, mostly about engine and fuel system.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz E300?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz E300?
Engine, with 53 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (33) and fuel system (28).
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz E300 have?
24 recalls between 2016 and 2019. The 2017 model year has the most, with 16.
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